Business Services Assistant Manager

Charterhouse; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse in Sydney CBD is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager for Business Services and Tax. You will manage a diverse client portfolio and lead a team with a focus on quality, efficiency, and growth.

This role offers WFH flexibility, clear progression into leadership, mentoring opportunities, and exposure to senior partners as the firm continues its expansion. A supportive culture values collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in business services and tax advisory
• Ability to review financial statements and tax returns
• Mentor junior accountants
• Lead portfolio management
• Work with partners on growth

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a diverse portfolio of Business Services and Tax clients
• Take ownership of client relationships and deliver tailored tax and business advisory services
• Oversee client compliance, financial reporting and tax planning
• Review financial statements and tax returns and provide guidance to junior team members
• Monitor portfolio performance including fees, WIP and workflow management
• Mentor and develop junior accountants to build a high-performing team
• Collaborate with Partners and senior leaders on business development and strategic decisions
• Contribute to firm growth and leadership succession planning

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

People development

Job description

Assistant Manager | Business Services

Sydney CBD | Up to $130K + super | WFH Flexibility

Join a growing mid-tier firm that genuinely invests in its people, with a strong focus on leadership, career progression and building a fun, inclusive culture.

With significant growth underway, the firm is looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager who is ready to step up, take on more responsibility and continue developing their leadership skills in a supportive environment.

The opportunity:

• Manage and develop a diverse portfolio of Business Services and Tax clients across a range of industries
• Take ownership of client relationships, delivering tailored tax and business advisory services
• Oversee client compliance, financial reporting and tax planning, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Review financial statements and tax returns while providing guidance and technical support to junior team members
• Monitor portfolio performance, including client fees, WIP and workflow management
• Mentor and develop junior accountants, helping build a high-performing team
• Work closely with Partners and senior leaders, gaining greater exposure to business development and strategic decision-making
• Play an active role in the firm's continued growth, with the opportunity to shape your career and progress into a leadership position

What’s on offer:

• Clear career progression with a genuine pathway into senior leadership
• A growing mid-tier firm offering long-term development opportunities
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative culture where people are supported and valued
• A strong focus on leadership development, mentoring and career progression

If you're looking for a firm where you can grow, feel supported and see a clear pathway towards management, this could be the perfect next move.